Septic system ruined our garden plans

[@phyllisbrown6607]

So sorry you had to go through all that. I have a septic tank many years which has caused me no trouble. I live in a sandy area. Very good for sepic. Not good for growing gardens, but i try.

[@virginiasummer2619]

Really frustrating but it will be even better in the end My septic is in the only sunny area too Roses can grow there- which could be lovely

[@sheeveroo]

Sorry to see that bro. Glad that you're able to see the positive flip side to this but it sucks nonetheless

[@TylerLloyd]

Thanks! It will work out in the end. Just another challenge and story along the journey.

[@smarties410]

Home wastewater treatment plants are the way of the future. No massive drain fields, no digging around wondering where the septic tank is hidden. Expensive but but totally worth it if you live too far away from the main town sewer lines.

[@TylerLloyd]

It has been great so far. The outflow area stays wet so I’ve planted a bunch of water loving native plants and they are thriving!

[@robintapplemons499]

I totally feel you.at least you were smart enough to catch it BEFORE continuing.I have mine planted and growing and after a flash flood I’ve learned where it runs…directly to my damn garden!:(gonna attempt to build a terrace to reroute,w/o equipment.just me my gorilla and a shovel:((wish me luck.good luck on your mess!we will win!!head up:))

[@melissahoneybee8493]

Oh man. That’s rotten luck. Great that you found the opportunity in the problem though, even if it will cost more in the short term. Best wishes.

[@TylerLloyd]

Thanks! Another hurdle to overcome but that challenges are what will make the end result all the more worthwhile.

[@fwebster6226]

Well, it sounds like you have a challenge on your hands. Will keep watching to see the end product

[@TylerLloyd]

Yes, but I think it will work out in the end. Just another obstacle that will make the end result that much more rewarding.

[@moirakelly7860]

I'm so sorry. It is truly a nightmare. When we were in the process of purchasing our current home, the seller's real estate agent arranged for a septic inspection. However she "forgot" to bring the certification documents to settlement and said she would get them to later. We were young, and the agent was the wife of my husband's co-worker...so we believed her. We never got it because it didn't exist. Of course, within weeks the system failed . New ordinance prohibited leach fields, so we had to go with a gravel mound in the only open area of the yard. $29,000. Some fun.

[@TylerLloyd]

That’s rough! We had ours “inspected” but because the pump was bad they said they couldn’t really tell the condition-what was the point of the inspection then?! Got the pump replaced and all seemed good for the first 6 months. When it failed we found we couldn’t get a system with a leach field and required a state of the art system. We made a lot of mistakes as first time homebuyers but fortunately, knock on wood, I think we’ve see the worst of it.

[@ScottSherlock-ox2cv]

Ugh!

[@TylerLloyd]

I know. Thankfully everything is fixed now and the backyard plans are getting back on track.